Professor Yinka-Banjo becomes Pioneer Director, AI-UniPod, UNILAG
Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in the Department of Artificial Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Faculty of Computing and Informatics, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Chika Yinka-Banjo, Ph.D., has been appointed as first Director of the AI University Innovation Pod, (AI UniPod) at UNILAG.
UNILAG Leads Nigeria’s AI Future with First AI UniPod Commissioning, Showcasing Student Innovation
A new pulse of innovation is set to course through Akoka, as the University of Lagos (@UNILAGNigeria) boldly steps forward to lead Nigeria’s AI future with the commissioning of the nation’s first AI UniPod; an AI University Innovation Pod designed to power cutting-edge research, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and accelerate real-world, AI-driven solutions.
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, this landmark initiative, which is a collaborative development of the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (@UNDP), will be formally unveiled in a high-level event led by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Kashim Shettima, GCON, with the UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, serving as Chief Host.
Prof. Bammeke Steps in as Director, Academic Planning
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, has approved the appointment of Professor Olufunlayo O. Bammeke as Director, Academic Planning (D.A.P.), with effect from Wednesday, April 1, 2026 to Friday, March 31, 2028.
UNILAG, U.S. Mission Deepen Partnership with Commissioning of “Window on America”
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, recorded another significant milestone in its strategic partnership with the United States Mission in Nigeria with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art “Window on America” facility on campus.
UNILAG Hands Over Site for 170-Bed Medical Students’ Hostel at CMUL
The Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, commenced plans for the construction of a 170-bed-space Medical Students’ Hostel at the College of Medicine (CMUL), Idi-Araba, with the formal handover of the project site to Colton Construction Limited.
UNILAG Holds Pre-Mobilisation Briefing for Final-Year Students, April 7
A pre-mobilization briefing for prospective corps members and 2025/2026 final-year students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Tayo Aderinokun Hall, UNILAG, Akoka.
UNILAG Dental Sciences Faculty Marks World Oral Health Day with Free Services for Staff, Students
The Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, commemorated World Oral Health Day with a series of impactful activities aimed at promoting oral hygiene and preventive care.
UNILAG Revives Students’ Union After 10-Year Hiatus, Inaugurates ‘Renaissance Administration'
In what marks a significant return of students’ unionism at the University of Lagos, the Vice-Chancellor, Folasade Ogunsola, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, presided over the swearing-in and inauguration of the University’s Students’ Union Executives, Hall Executives, and representatives of the Institute Continuing Education (ICE) programme.
UNILAG Celebrates Professor Bola Oboh’s Impactful Tenure as DVC (A&R)
The Management of University of Lagos (UNILAG) has honoured its Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Research), Professor Bola Oboh, in recognition of the successful completion of her tenure in office.
UNILAG Student Secures Top Honours at 2026 AI & AMR Symposium in Uganda
A student of the Department of Petroleum and Gas Engineering, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Okeke Johnpaul Ebubechukwu has earned continental recognition at the Artificial Intelligence and Antimicrobial Resistance (AI & AMR) Symposium 2026.
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Professor Yinka-Banjo becomes Pioneer Director, AI-UniPod, UNILAG
Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in the Department of Artificial Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Faculty of Computing and Informatics, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Chika Yinka-Banjo, Ph.D., has been appointed as first Director of the AI University Innovation Pod, (AI UniPod) at UNILAG.
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UNILAG Leads Nigeria’s AI Future with First AI UniPod Commissioning, Showcasing Student Innovation
A new pulse of innovation is set to course through Akoka, as the University of Lagos (@UNILAGNigeria) boldly steps forward to lead Nigeria’s AI future with the commissioning of the nation’s first AI UniPod; an AI University Innovation Pod designed to power cutting-edge research, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and accelerate real-world, AI-driven solutions.
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, this landmark initiative, which is a collaborative development of the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (@UNDP), will be formally unveiled in a high-level event led by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Kashim Shettima, GCON, with the UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, serving as Chief Host.
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Prof. Bammeke Steps in as Director, Academic Planning
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, has approved the appointment of Professor Olufunlayo O. Bammeke as Director, Academic Planning (D.A.P.), with effect from Wednesday, April 1, 2026 to Friday, March 31, 2028.
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UNILAG, U.S. Mission Deepen Partnership with Commissioning of “Window on America”
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, recorded another significant milestone in its strategic partnership with the United States Mission in Nigeria with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art “Window on America” facility on campus.
Click here 👉🏽 unilag.edu.ng/unilag-u-s-mission-deepen-partnershi… to read more.
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UNILAG Hands Over Site for 170-Bed Medical Students’ Hostel at CMUL
The Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, commenced plans for the construction of a 170-bed-space Medical Students’ Hostel at the College of Medicine (CMUL), Idi-Araba, with the formal handover of the project site to Colton Construction Limited.
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UNILAG Holds Pre-Mobilisation Briefing for Final-Year Students, April 7
A pre-mobilization briefing for prospective corps members and 2025/2026 final-year students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Tayo Aderinokun Hall, UNILAG, Akoka.
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UNILAG Dental Sciences Faculty Marks World Oral Health Day with Free Services for Staff, Students
The Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, commemorated World Oral Health Day with a series of impactful activities aimed at promoting oral hygiene and preventive care.
Click here 👉🏼 unilag.edu.ng/unilag-dental-sciences-faculty-marks… to read more.
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UNILAG Revives Students’ Union After 10-Year Hiatus, Inaugurates ‘Renaissance Administration'
In what marks a significant return of students’ unionism at the University of Lagos, the Vice-Chancellor, Folasade Ogunsola, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, presided over the swearing-in and inauguration of the University’s Students’ Union Executives, Hall Executives, and representatives of the Institute Continuing Education (ICE) programme.
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UNILAG Celebrates Professor Bola Oboh’s Impactful Tenure as DVC (A&R)
The Management of University of Lagos (UNILAG) has honoured its Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Research), Professor Bola Oboh, in recognition of the successful completion of her tenure in office.
Click here 👉🏽 unilag.edu.ng/unilag-celebrates-professor-bola-obo… to read more.
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UNILAG Student Secures Top Honours at 2026 AI & AMR Symposium in Uganda
A student of the Department of Petroleum and Gas Engineering, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Okeke Johnpaul Ebubechukwu has earned continental recognition at the Artificial Intelligence and Antimicrobial Resistance (AI & AMR) Symposium 2026.
Click here 👉🏼 unilag.edu.ng/unilag-student-secures-top-honours-a… to read more.
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